I'm a bit late with this post, seeing as my holiday seems like a distant memory at this point and everyone is in September, Autumn, back-to-school, opaque tights, sure-it's-nearly-Christmas mode. However, I always like these kind of 'what's in my holiday make-up bag' posts cause I think it gives an indication of what the person considers to be essential, can't be without, products. So here it is!
I went to Marbella for a week at the end of July/beginning of August and it was hot hot hot. I had the luxury of an Aer Lingus 20kg luggage limit but was still determined not to over pack. Here's what I brought with me:
So not too bad, eh? Except this is what I actually ended up using:
I know. The Avène SPF50 Tinted Compact* was a Godsend. That, the
Maybelline The Falsies waterproof mascara and the Hawaiian Tropic
lipgloss (which I got free with a razor!) were all I needed for day time
and at night I just added eyeliner, concealer and the Topshop lipstick. Someone please remind me of this post before I go on holidays next year.
Considering I spent my days doing this, I should've known.
I also brought a few nail polishes with me that got no use because nail
polish was literally melting off me! Has anyone tried Shellac in hot
weather? And do you wear a lot less make-up in hot climates/on
holidays?

I looked at the first pic & was like"is she for real??"..I literally bring "the essentials" & literally wear nothing!!
ReplyDeleteI know! So long since I was on a sun holiday ;-) I'm also guilty of being a 'just-in-case' person.
DeleteI think we're all guilty of bringing way too much thinking we'll need it! Nice when you're in the sun to keep things simple:)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. It all just melts off anyway. I've learned my lesson ;-)
DeleteI'm guilty of this but I'm determined to only bring the bare minimum with me this year.... You'd think I was going for months when we go I feel like I have to bring everything 'just incase'!
ReplyDeleteI know, I used to be a lot worse than this, and not just with make-up. I once brought a hot water bottle to Paris with me, 'just in case'. Morto.
DeleteI'm a serial over-packer and usually just use the bare essentials. The bare meaning: foundation, powder, blush, concealer, mascara, eyebrow pencil and wax. Yikes!
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